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Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Live the life you want.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Fiftieth Annual Convention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>110 South Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD 21201<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Friday, October 28 – Sunday, October 30, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Celebrating 50 years of progress as we design the future!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Sharon Maneki, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>9013 Nelson Way<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Columbia, MD 21045<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>(410) 715-9596<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>nfbmd@earthlink.net<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>www.nfbmd.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>National Representative:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Gary Wunder<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Editor, The Braille Monitor <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>President, National Federation of the Blind of Missouri<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Greetings from the Officers and Board of Directors:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Officers:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Sharon Maneki, President, Columbia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Deborah Brown, First Vice President, Rockville<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Jesse Hartle, Second Vice President, Lutherville<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Judy Rasmussen, Secretary, Kensington<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Shawn Jacobson, Treasurer, Olney<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Board of Directors:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Darlene Barrett, Columbia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Michelle Clark, Springdale<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Melissa Lomax, Gwynn Oak<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Maurice Peret, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Melissa Riccobono, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Marguerite Woods, Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Transcriber’s note: In the print addition, on this page, there is a graphic image consisting of eight Lego pieces snapped together to form a circle. Each of these pieces are labeled with one of the following words: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Leadership, Motivation, Teamwork, Goal, Management, Vision, Strategy, Challenges<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Our Credo<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>The National Federation of the Blind Pledge:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its Constitution.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Lyrics copied from October 2015 Presidential Release. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Chorus: Live the life you want. Nobody can stop you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Shoot for the sun and break on through.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>So you're blind. You'll be fine. We've got good news!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>You can live the life you want. Yes, we know the truth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Grab a cane, get trained, gotta get movin'.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Make a change in the wage, that's what we're doin'.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Come with me, yeah <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>You and me, NFB, let's dream together.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>NFB, you and me, lives on forever.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>You will see yeah<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>You can live the life you want. You’ll know the truth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>About the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD), an affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), is an organization of blind people and their friends. We believe in the full capacity of blind people; we have the power, influence, diversity and determination to help transform our dreams into reality. Our members work together for a brighter tomorrow by raising the expectations for blind people everywhere so that blind persons can live the life they want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Who We Are<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland is a 501c(3) nonprofit made up of blind people of all ages, their families and friends. Our strong local chapters and divisions, and well-trained leaders help newly blind people adjust to vision loss, and promote the full participation and integration of blind people in our communities. We bring our collective experiences together to effect change at the state and national level.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>What We Do<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>•<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Assist blind persons to acquire the skills of independence<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>•<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Help blind persons to develop confidence in themselves through our many service activities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>•<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Teach blind persons the skills of leadership through active participation in conventions, chapter meetings, and civic activities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>•<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Encourage blind seniors to continue their active and meaningful lifestyles<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>•<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Prepare blind students for productive tax-paying careers through academic and training scholarships<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>•<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Inform people with diabetes about their options for coping with vision loss<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>•<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Support parents and friends of blind children with information about the capabilities of the blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>•<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Protect and promote the civil rights of blind persons through public education and legislative action<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>•<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Advocate for policies that eliminate discrimination and guarantee equal access to educational programs and high quality rehabilitation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>•<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Educate the public through seminars, community activities and our publications<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>NFB HOTLINE FOR BLIND AND LOW VISION VOTERS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) requires that every polling place have at least one accessible voting machine available for every federal election so voters with disabilities can cast a private and independent ballot. To help ensure that blind and low vision voters are not denied this right, the National Federation of the Blind will host an Election Day hotline that blind and visually impaired voters, poll workers, and voting rights advocates can call when problems with accessible voting technology or other barriers are preventing a blind voter from casting a private and independent ballot.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>The hotline will be available on November 8, 2016, by calling 1-877-632-1940 from 7 a.m. EST to 7 p.m. PST. Individuals who have experience in the operation of accessible voting technology will be manning the hotline to provide assistance to blind voters, election officials, and voting rights advocates. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Following the November 8th elections, the NFB will conduct an online survey to determine the experience of blind voters. A link to the online survey will be available from the NFB home page following the election.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Questions about the blind voter hotline or the blind voter survey may be directed to Charles Brown by e-mail at cbrown@nfb.org or by phone at 410-659-9314, extension 2224; or Lou Ann Blake, by e-mail at lblake@nfb.org or by phone at 410-659-9314, extension 2221. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Be sure to make your voice heard by exercising your right to vote!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Transcriber’s note: On this page, there are two graphic images. The first image depicts, from left to right, an elephant and a donkey. The second image contains a box with a check mark, below it is the label “Election 2016.” A partial view of the American flag is visible above and behind the checked box. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Chapters and Divisions of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>At Large Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Marguerite Woods, President, (443) 271-1668, mwoods719@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Monthly meetings third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. via phone (641) 715-3272 and access code is 720125<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Baltimore County Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Ruth Sager, President, (410) 602-9030, rsager78@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Monthly meetings fourth Wednesday in Pikesville, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Central Maryland Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Darlene Barrett, President, (410) 997-9664, chicagirl3@verizon.net<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Monthly meetings first Tuesday in Columbia, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Delmarva Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Patricia Behr, President, (410) 603-3857 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Monthly meetings second Saturday in Salisbury, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Greater Baltimore Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Ellen Ringlein, President, 443-516-7855, greaterbaltimore@nfbmd.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Monthly meetings third Saturday in Baltimore, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Greater Carroll County Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Brian Keseling, President, (410) 855-5605, bkmaverick@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Meetings are the first Saturday in Westminster, MD <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Greater Cumberland Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Jean Faulkner, President, (301) 729-8942<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Monthly meetings third Thursday of the month in Cumberland, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Maryland Association of Blind Students<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Chris Nusbaum, President, (443) 547-2409, mdabs@nfbmd.org <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Holds periodic meetings throughout the year. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Maryland Parents of Blind Children<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Melissa Riccobono, President, (443) 708-3663, mdpobc@nfbmd.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Holds a holiday party, family picnic and conducts at least one seminar during the year.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>National Harbor Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Michelle Clark, President, (301) 583-8585, mcikeyc@aol.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Monthly meetings fourth Saturday in Suitland, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Senior Issues Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Ruth Sager, President, (410) 602-9030, rsager78@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Holds conference calls at 10:00 a.m., second Monday of each month.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Sligo Creek Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Debbie Brown, President, (301) 881-1892, Deborahb14@verizon.net<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Monthly meetings second Saturday primarily in Silver Spring, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>TLC Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Latonya Phipps, (443) 465-8761, phippslatonya@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Meetings third Thursday in Towson, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Stay Connected and Informed:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Please follow the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland on Twitter! Visit www.twitter.com/NFBMD to receive affiliate news and updates.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Friend the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblindofmaryland. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Stay connected with your fellow Maryland Federationists by joining our state email listserv. This list allows you to receive affiliate and national announcements, and also to start and participate in discussions regarding blindness and blindness issues. To sign up visit www.nfbnet.org, click on “join or drop NFB mailing lists,” and activate “NFBMD” link, and follow the instructions. Many of our local chapters now also have listserv. Talk to your chapter president to learn how to sign up so you don’t miss important information about chapter news and events.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Visit our website at www.nfbmd.org.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Check out our blog for the President’s Messages.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>We welcome blogposts from all of our members.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Be sure to check out the Blindness Resources link and the Know Your Rights link to keep up to date on important information.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Be sure to download and print About NFBMD, in the About Us tab on www.nfbmd.org, for use at chapter outreach events.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>BRAILLE SPECTATOR<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>The Braille Spectator is published for members of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland and others who share an interest in the work of this organization.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The Braille Spectator can be read on the web at www.nfbmd.org/newsletter<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>or can be listened to on the local channel of NFB-Newsline.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Transcriber’s note: On this page, there is a graphic image containing icons for: an iPhone, a laptop, internet, Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, and E-mail.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Committees of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Ambassadors Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Judy Rasmussen, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Anna Freysz Cable Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Debbie Brown, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Convention Child Care Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Melissa Riccobono and Rontavia Turner, Co-Chairmen<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Convention Registration Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Marie Marucci, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Convention Sponsorship/Exhibit Hall Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Melissa Riccobono, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Deaf-Blind and Hearing Loss Issues Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Janice Toothman, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Carlton Walker, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Door Prize Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Darlene Barrett, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Federal Legislation Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Jesse Hartle, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Gold Cup Crab Race Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Danielle Trevino, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Jennifer Baker Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Susan Baker, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Kenneth Jernigan Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Dr. Marc Maurer, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Membership Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Ronza Othman, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Nomination Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Ellen Ringlein, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>PAC Plan Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>John G. Paré Jr., Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Resolutions Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Parnell Diggs, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Spanish Translation Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Gabe Cazares, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Scholarship Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Jesse Hartle, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>National Funding Support Auction Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Michael Bullis, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Youth Activity Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Melissa Lomax, Chairman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Webmaster<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Steve Brand<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>__________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>NFB-NEWSLINE®<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>FREE SERVICE TO THOSE WHO CANNOT READ REGULAR NEWSPRINT!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Well over 300 NEWSPAPERS and MAGAZINES AVAILABLE<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>CALL TOLL FREE: 1-866-504-7300 for more information<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Latest News:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>NFB-NEWSLINE® is now available on the iPhone! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Registration<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Registration and packet pickup for the Convention will be held outside the Grand Foyer on Friday 1:30-6:00 p.m.; on Saturday, registration will be in the Grand Foyer from 8:00 a.m.-8:40 a.m. and 12:00 noon to 12:15 p.m.; and on Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Registration fee: $25.00<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Banquet: $45.00 per person<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Senior Issues Division & Parents Division Luncheons: $25 per person<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Banquet Ticket Exchange, Saturday 1:20-2:00 p.m. in the Grand Foyer.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Turn in banquet tickets to reserve seating at a specific table.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Banquet Ticket Exchange is necessitated by the large number of persons attending the banquet.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>All persons taking advantage of the reduced room rates offered by Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards for this convention are required to register with the convention and to pay the registration fee of $25.00.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Door Prizes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Darlene Barrett is the chairman of the Door Prize Committee.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Many of you have been hard at work gathering fabulous door prizes for this convention.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Please turn in your door prizes to Darlene as soon as possible.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>You must be registered for the Convention and present when your name is called in order to win a door prize.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Door prizes will be awarded during the general sessions on Saturday and Sunday and during the convention banquet. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Fun with Friends Convention Child Care Activities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>All child care (for children ages 6 weeks to 9 years) will take place in the Promenade Room.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Hours are: Friday 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and 6:30-10:00 p.m. (lunch and dinner will be provided). Parents should contact Melissa Riccobono for details.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Hotel Check Out and Luggage Handling<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>On Sunday, you must check out of your room before 12:00 noon.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>If you are leaving the Marriott by NFB of Maryland bus, please bring your luggage to the Chesapeake Room between 7:30 and 9 a.m. Sunday, where it will be tagged and held for storage until 12:00 noon when bus will be loaded.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Please be sure that your luggage is clearly labeled with your name, address and telephone number.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>STRIVE <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Lyrics by Barbara Elliott<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Sometimes people tell me blind people should be quiet and sit down<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>But I say "No!" I say "No!" I say "No."<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>They contend that I should be content to let others lead me around,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>But I say "No!" I say "No!" I say "No."<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Everybody needs somebody to help sometimes, but I'm in charge of me,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>CHORUS: I've gotta strive, strive, strive a little farther,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Reach, reach, reach a little longer,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Work, work, work a little harder,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Hope, hope, hope a little stronger.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Watch me, watch me, watch me.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Nothin's gonna stop me, stop me, stop me.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>I'm spreading my wings, soaring on a dream,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>I can do anything!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>I gotta be brave even when I'm afraid to do hard things.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>I'll tell myself "Go!" I'll just go, I will go.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>I'm not a fool; I need training and tools to live out my dreams.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>So I'll say "Go!" I'll just go, I will go.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>I'm not a passenger in my life. I'm gonna take control and drive.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Chorus.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>We Extend Profuse Thanks to the Following Convention Sponsors:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards, Golden Anniversary Sponsor<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Visit Baltimore, Golden Anniversary Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, Title Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Brown, Goldstein and Levy LLP., Independence Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Yellow Cab of Baltimore, Equality Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Envision America, Opportunity Sponsor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Many Thanks to the Following Exhibitors Who Have Their Goods and Services on Display in University Room on Friday 11 a.m. –5 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>BAUM USA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Bureau of Engraving and Printing<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Christian Ministry Teachers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Division of Rehabilitation Services<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>E.A.S.Y. LLC. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Elections Systems and Services<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>En Vision America<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Envision Technologies, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Integration Technologies Group, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Maryland Relay<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>National Aquarium<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Seniors Issues Division NFBMD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Torres Foundation for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Visit Baltimore<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>About the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>At Camden Yards<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>When you enter the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards from the main hotel doors on Eutaw Street, you are facing west. The main lobby is L-shaped, with the short arm of the L pointing out towards Eutaw Street and the long arm of the L pointing out towards Pratt Street.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>For purposes of this description, directions will be provided with the Eutaw Street entrance as the originating point in mind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>If you enter the hotel from the main entrance on Eutaw Street, immediately to your right on the north side of the lobby is the entrance into the hotel parking garage. If you make a U-turn to the right from the hotel front door, you will find Brick n Fire, a pizza restaurant unaffiliated with the hotel. The floor tile changes at the entrance to the restaurant. There also is a door into Brick n Fire directly from Eutaw Street. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Straight in from the front door (about 10 feet) of the hotel is the Bell stand. If you continue west (straight) through the lobby, you pass the hotel registration desks on your right. These are individual half-circle desks that project out into the lobby. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Immediately south (left) of the main entrance to the hotel as you enter, is a large staircase going up to the second floor where there are other meeting rooms. All our meetings are on the ground level of the hotel. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Immediately past the staircase is the Elevator Hallway, which is a walk-through corridor.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The Hallway runs North and South, and if you come into the Hotel from the Eutaw entrance, you would walk about 30 feet West (straight) and turn South (left) and walk another 30 or so feet to get to the Elevator Hallway.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The hotel has four elevators.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If you continue walking through the Elevator Hallway, at the far West (right) end past all the elevators but before the end of the hallway, you will find a free water dispenser.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If you continue to the end of the Elevator Hallway and turn east (left), you will find a PNC Bank ATM Machine immediately on the North (left) wall.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If you turn West (right) at the end of the Elevator Hallway, you will be back in the Main Lobby across from the Restaurant.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>If you pass the south entrance into the elevator lobby and continue west (straight) through the lobby, you will find the concierge desk on the south (left) wall. Past the concierge desk the main lobby opens up to the south (left). This is the long arm of the L.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If you continue west (straight), you will reach The Yard, the hotel restaurant and bar. The entrance to the restaurant is not very clearly defined. It helps to know that the bar is towards the north (right) end of the restaurant and the host stand is to the south (left) end.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>If you turn south (left) past the concierge desk, you will pass a seating area with a big TV on your left and the hotel restaurant on the right. On the TV table there are AC and USB plugins for recharging electronic devices. Past the seating area on the left is the other entrance into the elevator hallway.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Just past this entrance into the elevator hallway is the Chesapeake Room, where the Seniors and Students will have their meetings.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The Chesapeake Room is on the east (left) side of the long arm of the lobby, just across from the Promenade wing.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Near the beer wall is a long high table with barstools. Past the end of the beer wall on the west (right) side of the main lobby is the entrance to the carpeted Promenade wing.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>At the south (left) end of the lobby are steps which lead out to the Pratt Street entrance. To reach the dog relief area, go out this entrance and walk about fifty feet to the right to the grassy area. You will not be able to reenter the hotel at the Pratt Street entrance without your hotel key. If you don’t have your key, to get back into the hotel, walk east around the corner to the left back to the Eutaw entrance.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Moving west (straight) from the Eutaw entrance through the lobby about 300 feet you enter the carpeted Grand wing. This wing is north of the restaurant. We will have many meetings in the rooms off the Grand Foyer. Most of the left side of this hallway is taken up with the Grand ballroom, which can be subdivided into eight smaller ballrooms, A through F and East and West. As you enter the Grand wing the Market Place, the hotel's twenty-four hour food and convenience store, is immediately on your right. Next on the right you will find the events services stand, which projects into the hallway. This desk will likely be unstaffed during some of our convention. Opposite this desk on the left side of the Grand foyer, the hallway for Rooms B and C branches off to the south (left). If you turn left into this little hallway, you will first find the entrance to ballroom B, and further down the hall the door to ballroom C on your right. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Continuing west (straight) in the Grand foyer, you will next find the restrooms on your right. Opposite the restrooms, on the left side of the hall is the entrance to Room A. Continuing on the left side of the hall Following A are Ballrooms East, West, and finally D. If you make a left here, you will find first the entrance to Room E and then Room F on your left. Back in the Grand Foyer Opposite ballrooms East and West on the right side of the hall is the University ballroom, which has four entrances. For our convention only the doors to University 1 will be open. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Some meetings and the Parents Lunch will also take place in the Promenade wing. This wing is south of the restaurant and parallels the Grand wing. As you enter the carpeted Promenade Foyer, the Promenade room will be on your left and the Harbor room will be on your right. There are two doors into the Harbor room in this hallway. At the end of the Harbor room the hallway turns to the right. Past a third entrance to the Harbor room is a unisex bathroom. At the west end (straight) of the Promenade Foyer is the Ravens room.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>The guest room numbers run from 00 to 72 on each floor. If you leave the elevator lobby and proceed to the right the numbers go from 00 to 38, with the higher numbers closer to the elevator. If you leave the elevator lobby and move to the left the room numbers go from 40 to 72 with the lower numbers closer to the elevator. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>The hotel Fitness Center is on the Lower Level, and a hotel room key is required to access the facilities.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The FedEx Store is on the Second Level of the hotel.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Photo Captions<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Transcriber’s note: In the middle of this program booklet there are eight pages of photographs and commercial announcements containing graphic images. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>First page: Maryland Parents of Blind Children Back to School Picnic, August 14, 2016, High Ridge Park Laurel, MD. Thank you to all those who came out and braved the heat! Photos by Teresa Graham. There are two pictures on this page. One is a group photo, and the other shows picnic revelers in motion. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Second Page: This page contains two announcements. From Brown, Goldstein and Levy: Celebrating 50 Year. Brown, Goldstein and Levy congratulates the Maryland Affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind on its Golden Anniversary and wishes you many more years of progress. www.browngold.com From KNFB Reader: Fast, Accurate, Efficient. Version 2 for iOS and Android now available! http://www.knfbreader.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Third Page: 2016:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>A Milestone in Maryland’s Legislative History. On May 10, 2016, Governor Hogan signed SB765 into law. This new law offers greater protection to disabled parents and caregivers in custody, guardianship, and adoption cases.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Thirteen exuberant Federationists and supporters, including Delegate Rosenberg, are in attendance as Governor Hogan signs this bill in Maryland’s historic statehouse.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Fourth and Fifth Pages: Meet the Presidents:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>50 Years of our History. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Sharon Maneki served as President of the NFB of Maryland from 1986 to 2006, and again from 2014 to the present day.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Melissa Riccobono served as President of the NFB of Maryland from 2008 to 2014. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Michael Gosse served as President of the NFB of Maryland from 2006 to 2008.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Marc Maurer served as President of the NFB of Maryland from 1984 to 1986 before assuming the presidency of the NFB.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Jim Omvig served as President of the NFB of Maryland from 1982 to 1984.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Willie Thompson served as President of the NFB of Maryland from 1978 to 1982, after the sudden and untimely death of John McCraw in 1978.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>John McCraw served as President of the newly organized NFB of Maryland from 1969 to 1978.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Although Ned Graham was never elected as President of the NFB of Maryland, his leadership from 1966 was instrumental in organizing predecessor local groups of blind persons to form the state affiliate. He served for a time on the NFB’s Board of Directors.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Sixth Page: NFB BELL Academy:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Training Tomorrows Blind Leaders (three photos)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Glendale students get ready to use their canes to find their favorite playground activity.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Salisbury students use their hands to explore something new and different – baby goats!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Baltimore students take a break from their Braille lessons by taking a dip in the pool.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Seventh Page: Two announcements: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Yellow Cab of Baltimore – Moving Baltimore Forward. 410-685-1212. Congratulates National Federation of the Blind of Maryland for 50 years of service to the blind community of Maryland. It is one of the oldest Yellow Cab service in the US and Baltimore’s oldest and largest taxicab company, serving approximately 5 million people annually with a fleet of over 600 vehicles. We also offer service to the disabled community and the elderly in partnership with city paratransit services, Medicaid and other entities in the healthcare field. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>En-Vision America. ScripTalk Station provides those who cannot read the information on their prescriptions a safe and easy way to manage their personal healthcare. i.d. mate is a talking bar code scanner that aids the blind with the identification of items via the product’s bar code or Universal Product Code.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Seventh Page: Blind Industries and Services of Maryland. Helping Blind People Achieve Independence. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>This full page photo shows two people walking down a long corridor with their long, white canes. Along this corridor are signs reading: rehabilitation, job readiness, computers, braille, home life skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Senior, adult and youth services.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>www.bism.org<span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>410-737-2600<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Nearby Food and Convenience Stores<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>The address of the Marriot Inner Harbor at Camden Yards is 110 South Eutaw Street.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>When your back is to the main entrance of the hotel, which is on Eutaw Street, you are facing east.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Pratt Street is on your right, or south, Lombard is on your left, or north, and Paca is the street directly on the other side of the hotel, or west.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Directly in front of you, if you are at the main entrance to the hotel on Eutaw Street, is a circle drive for cars to pick up and drop off passengers.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Beyond the pick-up/drop off area is Eutaw Street itself.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>One block east of Eutaw Street is Howard Street and the Light Rail, which is an audible landmark.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>If you make your way to Eutaw Street and take a left (north), you will be heading towards Lombard Street.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>After crossing Lombard Street, you will find a Famous Deli and Thai Elephant Wok about half way down the block on the left (west).<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If you keep walking down Eutaw two blocks (cross Redwood) until Baltimore Street, there are several additional options along Baltimore Street.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If you cross both corners (straight and right) at Baltimore and Eutaw Street, there is a Starbucks at the Northeast corner.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Maiwan Grill is directly next to Starbucks, and Subway is directly next to Maiwan Grill.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If you keep walking along Baltimore Street past Subway toward Howard Street, you will find a 7-Eleven on the northwest corner of Baltimore and Howard.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>If, when walking from the hotel, you get to the corner of Baltimore and Eutaw, and without crossing the street, instead turn west (left) and walk along Baltimore Street, you will find a Panera Bread in the middle of the block between Eutaw and Paca.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>You will also find a McDonalds at the corner of Baltimore Street and Paca Street if you keep walking past the Panera Bread.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>There is a Mediterranean restaurant between the Panera and McDonalds.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>If, from the hotel's main entrance, you walk north (left) on Eutaw, cross Lombard, and turn left (west), you will find Jano Ethiopian Cuisine and Bar about half way down the block. To the left of Jano's is a liquor store. If you continue straight (west) on Lombard and cross Paca, you will find a 7-Eleven on the northwest corner of Lombard and Paca.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>There are also food options if you travel south of the hotel.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>From the main entrance of the hotel, if you turn right (south) on Eutaw and go to the end of the block and then cross Eutaw so you are going east, you will find Luna Del Sea Steak and Seafood Bistro, Subway, and Chipotle in that order on the north side of Pratt Street.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If you cross both Pratt Street and Eutaw Street, you will find a Jimmy John's restaurant about halfway up the south side of Pratt Street.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>To reach Potbellies, exit the hotel's main entrance and turn right.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Go to the end of the block and turn right at Pratt Street, but do not cross Pratt or Eutaw.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Walk west along Pratt for two blocks (you will need to cross Paca) to the southeast corner of Green Street and Paca, where Potbellies is located.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>CONVENTION AGENDA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>8:00 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>– 5:30 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Annual Conference for Parents and Teachers of Blind Children.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This conference will offer everything from new technology, tactile drawing, sources of books, early movement and more.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Conference begins in the Harbor Room.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Conference registration begins promptly at 8:00 am.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>See Parent Agenda for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>9:30 a.m. Resolutions Committee. Parnell Diggs, Chairman, Baltimore, MD. Rooms D, E, F.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Board of Directors Meeting. Everyone is invited to attend. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Ballrooms East and West.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Independence Market. Canes, clocks, writing tools, and other low-tech items will be available for purchase.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Grand Foyer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Exhibit Hall. Check out the latest offerings from a variety of companies and organizations that provide technology and services for the blind. University Room.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>12:00 noon – 2:30 p.m. What services are available and how to get them: a seminar for seniors sponsored by the Senior Issues Division. Includes lunch.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Chesapeake Room. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>12:45 p.m. Tour of Orioles Park.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Gather in Room A. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Tickets: $10 each.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>1:00 p.m. – 2:00p.m. Wallflower destruction: brush up your dancing skills or learn some new steps so that you can dance with the stars on Friday evening. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Karen Anderson, instructor, Baltimore, MD. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Ravens Room.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Deaf-Blind and Hearing Loss Issues Committee Meeting.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Share strategies and ideas to maintain independence. Anyone interested is invited to attend.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Janice Toothman, Chairman, Bowie, MD. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Room F.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Convention Registration and Packet Pick-up.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Grand Foyer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 1Touch Self-Defense Class. This class is designed to teach those with visual impairments how to successfully assess a potentially dangerous situation, and take appropriate action to protect themselves.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Discover the lasting positive impact that the 1Touch System has on anyone (visually impaired or not) who learns how to use it. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Annette Carr, certified 1Touch Self-Defense Coach, Fairfax, VA.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Ravens Room.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hands on NFB-NEWSLINE® Demonstration. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Room D.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Introducing new technology for reading, notetaking and more. Learn about the Braille Note Touch, the Orbit Braille Display, and the KNFB Reader. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Ballroom East.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>3:00 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Tour of Westminster Hall & Burying Ground.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Gather in Room A.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Tickets: $10 each.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Maryland Association of Blind Students Annual Meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>3:00 p.m. registration. Meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Christopher Nusbaum, President, Taneytown, MD. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Chesapeake Room.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 1Touch Self-Defense Class. This class is designed to teach those with visual impairments how to successfully assess a potentially dangerous situation, and take appropriate action to protect themselves.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Discover the lasting positive impact that the 1Touch System has on anyone (visually impaired or not) who learns how to use it. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Annette Carr, certified 1Touch Self-Defense Coach, Fairfax, VA. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Ravens Room.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Integrating technologies with your I-devices. How can the Braille Note Touch, the Orbit Braille Display and the KNFB Reader increase the power of your I-devices? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Ballroom East.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Protecting the rights of guide dog users. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Room F.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Philosophy: The Bread and Butter of Chapter Meetings.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Bring your ideas to share with our facilitator. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Facilitator: Gary Wunder, Editor, The Braille Monitor; President, NFB of Missouri; Columbia, Missouri.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Ballroom East.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>5:00 p.m. – 6:00p.m. Wallflower destruction; brush up your dancing skills or learn some new steps so that you can dance with the stars on Friday evening. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Karen Anderson, instructor, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Ravens Room.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>5:30 p.m. Family Hospitality.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Enjoy pizza, meet new families and teachers, and connect with old friends. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Melissa Riccobono, President, Maryland Parents of Blind Children Division, Baltimore, MD.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Harbor Room.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Pizza and a play. The Braille is Beautiful players will perform the radio drama Sorry Wrong Number. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Debbi Brown, Director, Rockville, MD. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Ballrooms West D, E, F.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>7:00 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>NFB BELL Academy Reunion.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>For parents and students who participated in the 2016 NFB BELL Academy.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Promenade Room.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Jazz party. Dance with the stars; enjoy good music, bring your favorite game to play, and relax with your Federation friends. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Live music provided by the John Starr Quartet. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Ballrooms East A, B, C.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>7:30 a.m. –8:15 a.m. At-Large Chapter Meeting <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Marguerite Woods, President, Baltimore, MD. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Ravens Room.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>8:00 a.m. –8:35 a.m. Cane walk for parents and children.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Promenade Room Foyer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>8:00 a.m. –8:40 a.m. Convention Registration and Packet Pick-up.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Grand Foyer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>8:15 a.m. –10:00 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Fun with Friends.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Activities for Children. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Promenade Room.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>All general sessions will be held in the Grand Ballroom.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>MORNING SESSION<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>8:45 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Opening Ceremonies.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Call to Order and Invocation. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>8:50 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Raising Expectations by Supporting our National Funds: White Cane, Sun, Jernigan, Jacobus tenBroek.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Dr. Marc Mauer, Immediate Past President, National Federation of the Blind, Catonsville, MD.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Greetings from the National President, Mark Riccobono, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, MD.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Gold Cup Crab Race.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Danielle Trevino, Coordinator of Social Media and Member Engagement, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>9:00 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Baltimore Welcome.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>9:30 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Raising Expectations across America: A Report from the National Office.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Gary Wunder, Editor, The Braille Monitor; President, NFB of Missouri; Columbia, Missouri. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>10:00 a.m. A Champion Braille Reader.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Meredith Day, winner of the National Braille Challenge, apprentice level, first and second graders.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Finksburg, MD. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>10:10 a.m. Celebrating Fifty Years of Progress in Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Sharon Maneki, President, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, Columbia, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>10:40 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Designing the Future. Get on the PAC Plan Today!<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>John Paré, Maryland PAC Plan Chairman, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>10:55 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Making Systemic Changes in the Local School Systems: More Orientation and Mobility Instruction for Blind Students. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Melissa Riccobono, President, Maryland Parents of Blind Children Division, Baltimore, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Joshua Iryzk, Principal, General Academic Program, Maryland School for the Blind, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>11:15 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Successful Paths to Employment: Using Reasonable Accommodations and seeking Minority Business Status. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Annette Carr, M. Ed., Accommodations Analyst, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Dr. Michael Gosse, President, Data Speech Computer Solutions, Inc., Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>11:35a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Fifty Years of Partnership between the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland and Blind Industries and Services of Maryland.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Fred Puente, President, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, Salisbury, MD.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>11:50 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Questions and Discussion.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>12:00 Noon.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Adjourn.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>12:00 Noon -12:15 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Convention Registration and Packet Pick-up.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Grand Foyer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>12:00 Noon -1:45 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Luncheon- the Education of Blind or Visually Impaired Students – for parents and vision teachers.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Melissa Riccobono, President, Parents of Blind Children Division, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, Baltimore, MD. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Harbor Room. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>12:00 Noon -1:45 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Luncheon- Reclaiming Independence after Vision Loss- for Seniors and others facing vision loss.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Ruth Sager, President, Senior Issues Division, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, Baltimore, MD. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Chesapeake Room.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>1:20 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Banquet Exchange. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Grand Foyer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>AFTERNOON SESSION<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>2:00 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Call to Order.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>2:05 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Salute to Veterans.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>2:15 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Raising Expectations for Students at the Maryland School for the Blind.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Dr. Michael J. Bina, President, Maryland School for the Blind, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>2:30 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Questions and Discussion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>2:40 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The Power of Incremental Effort: Moving from Iowa to Baltimore and Beyond.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Dr. Marc Maurer, Immediate Past President, National Federation of the Blind; Director of Legal Policy, National Federation of the Blind, Catonsville, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>3:00 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The Role of the Attorney General as Protector of Civil Rights.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Brian E. Frosh, Maryland Attorney General, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>3:20 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Questions and Discussion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>3:30 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Port Discovery: A Museum for all Children - Including the Blind. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Sara Zimmerman, Education and Community Enrichment Manager, Port Discovery Museum, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>3:45 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Questions and Discussion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>3:50 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Opening the Doors of Opportunity to Science and Math.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Natalie Shaheen, Project Director, National Center for Blind Youth in Science, Baltimore, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Rachel Tippett, Maryland School for the Blind 12th grade student, Crofton, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>4:00 p.m. Providing Quality Services while Maintaining Accountability: Finding the Balance. A View from the Advocates and a View from the Director.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Anil Lewis, Executive Director, NFB Jernigan Institute; Vice Chairman, State Rehabilitation Council, Baltimore, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Suzanne Page, Assistant Superintendent, Maryland State Department of Education:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Division of Rehabilitation Services, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>4:20 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Questions and Discussion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>4:25 p.m. Together with Love, Hope and Determination We Help the Newly Blind.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>A panel discussion.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Moderator: Marc Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Panel Members:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Brian Altman, Member, Board of Directors, Sligo Creek Chapter, Gaithersburg, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Alison Baptiste, Member TLC Chapter, Baltimore, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Luzanne Moses, Member at Large Chapter, Hagerstown, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>4:45 p.m. The Equal Employment Act: Eliminating Sub-Minimum Wages for People with Disabilities in Maryland.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Delegate Jeffrey Waldstreicher, Maryland General Assembly, Kensington, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>4:55 p.m. Questions and Discussion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>5:00 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>6:00 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Reception and Cash Bar. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Grand Foyer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>7:00 p.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>50th Annual Convention Banquet.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Master of Ceremonies: Mark Riccobono, President, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, MD.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Keynote Banquet Address: Gary Wunder, Editor, The Braille Monitor; President, NFB of Missouri; Columbia, Missouri. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Scholarships and Awards. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Grand Ballroom.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Immediately after the banquet, Maryland Gold Cup Crab Race.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Danielle Trevino, Race Caller, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Luggage Collection (for bus passengers only). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Chesapeake Room.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Nonsectarian Devotions.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Lloyd and Judy Rasmussen, Sligo Creek Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, Kensington, MD. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Grand Ballroom.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. NFB BELL Academy Participants Final Rehearsal. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Promenade Room.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>8:30 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Convention Registration and Packet pick up. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Grand Foyer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>MORNING SESSION<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>9:00 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Call to Order and Invocation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>9:05 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Designing a Brighter Future through the NFB Braille Enrichment Literacy and Learning (BELL) Academy.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Melissa Riccobono, NFB BELL Academy Coordinator for Maryland, Baltimore, MD.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Student presentations and introduction of volunteers. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>9:20 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Summer Programs with a Purpose.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>A roundtable discussion by students who received NFBMD Youth Empowerment stipends.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Facilitator: Melissa Lomax, Youth Activities Coordinator, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, Baltimore, MD.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Student participants:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Amy Bishop, Severna Park, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Naudia Graham, Ellicott City, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Bridgette Menson, Lanham, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Taylor Runion, Columbia, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>9:35 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Affiliate Elections.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>9:50 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The Spirit of the Federation in Maryland Before NFBMD.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Anna Kresmer, Archivist, Jacobus tenBroek Library, NFB Jernigan Institute, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>10:05 a.m. My Camping Experience with the KNFB Reader. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Aaron Allen, New Oxford, PA.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>10:15 a.m. NFB-NEWSLINE®: Ballot information, Shopping Ads, Job Ads and More! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Lou Ann Blake, Deputy Executive Director, Jernigan Institute. National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, Maryland.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Aloma Bouma, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>10:30 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Enhancing the Joy of Reading by Improving Services at the Maryland Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Leslie Bowman, Director, Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Baltimore, MD. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>10:45 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Questions and Discussion.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>10:50 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Living the Lives They Want: Three Federationists Show How it Can Be Done. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>John G. Paré, Community Leader, President, Riverside Homeowners Association; Executive Director of Advocacy and Policy, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Nikki Jackson, Actress, Instructor in the Core Rehabilitation Program, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, Baltimore, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Gabe Cazares, Delegate 2016 Democratic National Convention, Governmental Affairs Specialist, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, MD.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>11:20 a.m.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Resolutions and Business Meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>12:00 Noon Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>A Closing Message<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>On behalf of the officers and Board of Directors, I take this opportunity to thank all Federationists and friends for your generous donations of funds, goods and services. We had a most successful year and a super convention because of your help.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Sharon Maneki, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Marriot Baltimore Inner Harbor at Camden Yards<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>110 South Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD 21201<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>+1-410-962-0202<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>An unforgettable hotel visit awaits you here at the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards. Our hotel combines style, substance, and service with an impeccable location near Baltimore's famed Inner Harbor; the National Aquarium, M&T Bank Stadium, and Camden Yards are also just moments away. Make yourself comfortable in your spacious room or suite, and enjoy perks including featherbed mattresses and 32-inch LCD TVs. Enjoy a meal and a cup of Illy coffee at The Yard, our on-site restaurant, or fit in a workout at our modern 24-hour gym. Those hosting events here in Inner Harbor will be thrilled with our stylish venue space and expert catering; whether you're planning an intimate gathering for 10 or a large conference for 500, our hotel will exceed your expectations. And thanks to our great location, you're just moments away from both Baltimore's Penn Station and BWI Airport, making travel a breeze. We look forward to making you feel at home at the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Welcome to Baltimore!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>The Golden Anniversary Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Rich in history and East Coast charm, Baltimore is easy to get to and easy to get around. Whether you’re strolling around the Inner Harbor or networking in the Baltimore Convention Center, you’ll find Baltimore a delightful waterfront city. Discover our renowned attractions, great restaurants, historic neighborhoods while you’re in town. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'>Visit baltimore.org for more information or ca</span>ll<span style='mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-no-proof:yes'> 1.877.BALTIMORE<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>